captain

Definitions

The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.

The leader of a sports team.

A rank of officer in the army, air force, or police, typically ranking above a lieutenant.

Examples

The captain steered the ship safely through the stormy waters.

The team captain led her players to a hard-fought victory in the championship game.

Synonyms

leader commander chief skipper head boss master

Antonyms

follower subordinate crew member private underling employee novice